David Lloyd Photography

Digital Wedding Blog, Photographing Perfect Moments

Friday, August 6, 2010

Simple & Reliable Speed Light Triggering

Posted in Current Events, Editorials, Photo Tips

Cords, Tangles & Misfires. A much Needed Solution Comes to the Rescue!

I recently taught a workshop in Phoenix on Fashion Lighting, using small speed lights for one of the lighting sets. Having recently attended Scott Robert Lim’s week long class at West Coast School, mid June, 2010, I had fortunately purchased a set of his exceptionally well priced and very reliable set of Strobe Triggers.

To get straight to the point, the best way to easily trigger a shoe mount Speed Light is via the Hot Shoe. The next criteria is reliability and reasonable cost.

Hot Shoe Trigger Set to the Rescue!

At my recent Photography Workshop: http://www.getimageready.com/model_search/site/
I created a Night Life or “On Stage” Lighting setup.

Basically, a simple setup using three shoe mount flash units on lightweight light stands. In my initial setup I tried to use the Master/Slave infra red link. As one of the speed lights was mounted on a boom with a small soft box, it often didn’t fire.

To the Rescue:
I had Scott Robert’s Radio Trigger Kit in my camera bag, so I shut down my light set for ten minutes to reconfigure it. With the 1/4-20 brass thread mount at the bottom of the Small receivers and hot shoe on the top, set up is a breeze.

Selene Palma Sizzles with 3 Light Set Up!

I put a Honl Photo red and blue gel on the two side lights and began photographing without a glitch, including a host of attending photographers shooting with the setup. We fired off so many shots that when I went to change out the AA batteries they were extremely hot, as were the resulting Photos!

Thanks Scott for the research to find these great and reliable triggers. From that experience, several of the photographers attending my workshop purchased a set of the Radio Triggers.

A set of Scott Robert Lim Radio Triggers are just a click away! Save even more using the Get Image Ready promotional code: gir10off.

Just Log in to: Purchase Radio Triggers Now and Save!

Karissa Mills when The Lights Go Blue!

Ladie Bug Plays a few Licks!

Posted in Current Events, Editorials, Photo Tips

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Phoenix Woman Magazine Model Search

Posted in Editorials, News, Photo Tips

Are you a Photographer looking for Models?

Or a Model wanting to update your Portfolio? Then you have come to the right place!

Get Image Ready is partnering with Phoenix Woman Magazine and the LUV Shack Horse Rescue Ranch to bring you the valley’s hottest Model Search and Photo Workshop Events.

Natosha - LUV Shack Horse Rescue Ranch

By uniting gorgeous Arizona Destinations with Health, Beauty & Lifestyle Enthusiasts we are excited to bring year-round Photo Shoot & Discovery Opportunities to the Image Driven Diva! Each event boasts different venues, hair and make-up techniques and studio & lighting set-ups to ensure the same photo is never shot twice!

Embracing Arizona’s Rich Resort & Destination community Get Image Ready and Phoenix Woman Magazine are delivering luxury events brimming with value to both consumers and local businesses. And what’s not to LUV about a portion of the proceeds benefiting the LUV Shack Ranch Horse Rescue. Register NOW and help change the world one photo, one horse & one child at a time!

Benefiting Charity:

The LUV Shack Ranch Horse Rescue is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of abused, neglected and slaughter bound horses with the goal of finding each animal a loving, forever home. Additionally, we are committed to creating therapeutic programs for at risk children to help them heal from similar circumstances. Find out how to volunteer, donate or make a new friend at www.luvshackranchrescue.com

Have Cameras Ready and We’ll Bring the Action!

Looking for Models?

Join Get Image Ready for a full day of shooting in the fast lane learning specialized lighting techniques & practical application in an exciting forum setting – dedicated to building your powerful photo portfolio!

Test-Shoot with Image Ready Models under the creative direction of David Lloyd Photography, Jodi Lynn Photography and Trevor Dayley Photography & submit your favorite images for a chance to be published in Get Image Ready’s Next Magazine Fashion Spread!

Registration includes Indoor & Outdoor Lighting & Photography Workshop; Exciting Digital Photo Shoot with Multiple Model Subjects & Backdrops, and CD of all your favorite images.

Plus, a percentage of every Registration Entry goes directly to The Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue, Changing the World One Horse, One Child at a Time.

Here’s How It Works:

· Register for your Saturday or Sunday Photo Shoot or BOTH!

· Arrive with Digital Camera, Reflector, Flash Unit and Necessary Accessories for digital off-load

· Our team will provide instructional workshop, fabulous backdrop settings and Image Ready Models!

· All of your favorite images will submitted to the Magazine and

· Burned to a CD for pick-up at the Awards Reception (alternate pick-up hours available)$100 Photographer Photo Shoot Registration Includes:

· Choice of Saturday or Sunday Photo Shoot

· Instructional Digital Photo Workshop including Specialized Lighting Techniques for Indoor & Outdoor Photography

· Consultation in Composition with Multiple Model Subjects & Backdrops

· CD of All Your Favorite Images

· Submission of Best Images to the Magazine Fashion & Editorial Team

· 10% donation to Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue$50 Black-Tie Award Reception Ticket Includes:

· Commemorative Event Slide Show

· Finalist Photo Slide Show for People’s Choice Awards

· Winner Announcement for Shooting & Publication in the Next “Get Image Ready” Magazine Fashion Spread

· Meet & Greet with Magazine Publisher, Editor, Local Media & Potential New Model, Sponsor & Venue Clients!

· Meet & Greet with Real Live Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescues

· Refreshments & Finger Foods

· Silent Auction

· 100% donation to Luv Shack Ranch Horse Rescue

Posted in Editorials, News, Photo Tips

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

“Julia by Candle Light” Kick-Off for Photo Workshop!

Posted in Current Events, Editorials, Marketing, Photo Tips, Portraits, Weddings

To Kick-Off the Inaugural Model Search Photo Workshop Series begining this July and directly benefiting The LUV Shack Hoarse Rescue Ranch, I set up a Premier Modeling Session with one of our upcoming featured Models, the stunning Julia Frys. Inviting two of our Event Workshop Sponsoring Photographers, Jodi Lynn Brock (http://boudoirbyjodilynn.com/) and Trevor Dayley (http://www.trevordayley.com/) to attend and share the experience of creating some of our “Promo” Event Photos, we all met at The beautiful Montelucia Resort in Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, AZ on Memorial Day, 2010.

"Julia by Candle Light" - Montelucia Resort Scottsdale

So if you are a Professional or aspiring Photographer, a Professional or aspiring Model, our upcoming Model Search and Photo Workshop will be an Event Series you won’t want to miss! Featured in the current and upcoming Issues of “Phoenix Woman Magazine: Link pg. 65

See more images of Julia and have the experience of working with her at our Inaugural Event, July 10th and 11th. Registration is only $100.00 for a full day of Photography and Modeling with Professional Instruction and hands on Training, to become all that you can be.

On June 7th, 2010 you will be able to Register online by going to http://www.getimageready.com/model_search/site/ and clicking on the “Registration” Link. Be sure and tell all of your Photographer and Model friends to check out this unprecedented opportunity! An Event Series you won’t want to miss!

As a Special Treat, the multi-talented Julia will also be singing at our following Black Tie Awards Reception to applaud the winning Photographers and Models. So Register for our Reception as well!

Posted in Current Events, Editorials, Marketing, Photo Tips, Portraits, Weddings

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Arizona Weddings, Taking the Time for Excellence!

Posted in Editorials, Weddings

As we look at our daily lives, it may very well seem that what ever our profession may be, or from whatever walk of life we may find our self in, that perhaps while we were busily engaged in staying fit, excelling at our jobs and raising a family, that suddenly being in the fast lane and multitasking our lives became the norm. Most of us appreciate Great Art, and while it might be said the Michelangelo had to contend with his benefactor’s schedule in the painting of the interior of the Sistine Chapel, we cannot be in the presence of this great artist’s work without being awe struck as to its magnificence and his contribution to the world of Great Art.

Jennifer & Rebel Say their Vows at DC Ranch, in Scottsdale

As a Professional Photographer, a Bride and Groom’s Wedding Day Photography has to be my primary focus. It is the special care and eye for detail that transform a setting and a newlywed couple into a treasured heirloom and memorable photograph of them standing together, on their wedding day, and reflecting on their love for one another. Seeing the cast shadow of the Saguaro on the adobe wall of the club house, I brought Jennifer and Rebel away from Family and Friends after the Ceremony and the Family Portraits for just a few minutes to allow their thoughts to wind down and to be with each other, for a few moments before their Grand Entrance at the Reception.

Familiarity with the many Wedding Sites in the greater Phoenix Area, allows moments like these to be gently staged at just the right time to bring forth a “Perfect Moment” while the Bride and Groom are focused on each other, in their own world and not being conscious of their Photographer.

To allow for a kind of extra sensory perception of the wedding day surroundings and to avoid the trap of carrying over the hustle and bustle of Image Production Days at the Studio, it is necessary to to find an inner calm within oneself so that on the day of the Wedding, attention is focused and alert to find and create these “Perfect Moments” and be ready to capture them on today’s digital film, thus preserving them for the Bride and Groom as everlasting memories.

Jennifer and Rebel (Palermo/Williams) took their Vows in Scottsdale at the DC Ranch on April 12, 2008 and this image was photographed at 5:34 in the afternoon with a Canon ID MK II, 24 to 70 mm L Series 2.8 lens set at 24 mm, f14 in the available light of the late afternoon.

Posted in Editorials, Weddings

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Sunday, February 14, 2010

The Great Blue Heron

Posted in Editorials

Near my residence in Chandler, AZ there is a park which contains a man made lake. The vista is quite lovely and while there have been an assortment of Aquatic Birds, this year there are three or four Blue Heron nests in the tallest tree and there appear to be other nests in the area as well, as I have seen some White Egrets too. I decided to venture out with my Canon 100 to 400 mm zoom lens and see what I may capture of these magnificent creatures. View full size.

"Blur Heron" Soaring